Let any question of CSX intent and commitment of resources to this project be laid to rest! A monumental engineering project is well underway. Thank you for documenting the progress. It is awe-inspiring to watch!
Us taxpayers are paying for this. This would be considered necessary infrastructure because of the pure Gypsum used in micorchip production. Otherwise, nothing would be done,, all about $, profit and tax revenues, not the community there. Sorry
@@kevinbowers3917So you're the CFO who knows who's paying the bills? Always been a "glass is half empty" thinker? Thanks for sharing, but no thanks! ✌️❤️🇺🇸
I know there is still a long way to go, but this is proof that Americans can still do great things when it comes to building or rebuilding things. Kudos to the men and women doing this work.
Thank you for this series. I worked this end of the railroad as an engineer and it’s interesting to see how the line is being rebuilt. Keep up the good work!!
So happy to see CSX rebuilding the railroad. CSX is the best railroad company in the USA. I am on the south end of the Clinchfield Railroad. The track is 75 to 100 Yards from my home in Mayo SC.
Pretty cool They documented using illegal materials for all to see. I wish they’d buy gravel instead of mining it from the riverbed. It will make the next floods worse and kill the local whitewater industry
Thanks again for part 3 of this awesome series it's been a fascinating watch. I would not have thought so much progress would have been made in 7 weeks. Amazing job by CSX. & It's workers. ❤👍
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We are absolutely delighted to see this great work being done. We can only admire the men involved in this great civil engineering project. Thank you for bringing us this magnificent video presentation which is very much appreciated by us, the choice of music is most acceptable also.
@@RockHales-be5sh That's awesome! Do you by chance have any "ins" for information on when they plan to set the bridge in place in Poplar? I would love to not miss that!
I love seeing that beautiful red white and blue American flag hanging from that crane. Says a lot. Ty all of u hard workers rebuilding this railroad line and clean up. God bless
So I read today that two kayak groups have filed a lawsuit against CSX and several government agencies over this reconstruction. They’re basing their lawsuit on an endangered mussel that lives in this river. I guess they think the massive reconstruction done after the (at that time) massive flood of 1977 in the gorge didn’t involve the same exact operations that are going on now! I’m quite sure that CSX is well aware of how much “in the public eye” this work is, and they’ll surely remove all traces of disturbance upon completion! BTW, another great vid! Thanks!
As usual, with these eco freaks, it's all about them. They will use whatever means necessary to throw a monkey wrench into things. I'm from the PNW so I'm familiar with what they have done to the logging industry. Go CSX.
Its just my $2.00 but anything that is being done to the rivers or land after the flood isn't having much of an impact. Given the scope of the floods, how much trash and silt have been deposited into the water ways, its hard to damage or contaminate something which is already contaminated. And you are right, the goal right now is to get roads and railroads open ASAP. Once thats done, it will allow for better access so the remediation of the areas can commence.
Well done, interestingly frantic music for such a slow process...makes for anticipation though and reminiscent of a Chuck Jones cartoon in real life. Cool.
Hopefully this work can continue at this productive pace and not get bogged down in bureaucratic paperwork and environmental issues. Yes, it is important to be responsible with natural areas, but Mother Nature chose to alter this particular area in a very dramatic fashion, and it is now forever changed. I am sure the local residents are hopeful to restore the transportation network as soon as possible.
Hey, now we have a way to wash the treads on all of our heavy equipment! ;) Is it too far for a pumper? That seems like a LOT of work for only a little gain.
What are the new poured footings and foundation for? A new bridge? There isn't a road or rail in the direction the footings are heading Anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks drone.Yes,folks this not repair in school yard!.tThe work is huge.Cprail 2013 floods calgary alberta was near same bridge broke off,rail wash out so on.The railgang just work non-stop 24-7.Now they sue csx due kayak guys dirt in water yup no joke.This is on news canada just insane for fish.How about car wash out they sue big 3 eh!.Thanks again video update.😮
Clever use of the bucket to place concrete. A pumper truck would be quickest of course...Any FREE pumper trucks available out there? Please donate and support this disaster relief.
Look up the process of making welded rail. This is heavy ribbon rail and can take the weight of heavy trains for years without having to be completely changed out. When it does it’s mostly on sections such as curves where there is a lot more friction or on grades where wheel slip can cause rail burns. It was simply washed of the right of way (ROW) but notice for the most part held together minus some crossties that came loose. Not to say that some sections may have to be changed out because of a broken rail or an area where an interlocking switch was once located but for the most part it held together and it’s flexible, thus the nickname ribbon rail.
They’ve been crossing the river with equipment to cut in a temporary road down the far side of the river to begin reconstruction downstream of the bridge. I think what they’re doing is probably building a temporary bridge to stop driving through the river for two reasons. Firstly, the river is at a low level currently, but if a rainy spell started and the river rose, driving through it would be impossible. Second, if you read another comment I left, a lawsuit has been filed against CSX and federal agencies, and this might be a measure to appease those supposedly worried about clams!
They are not worried about clams. They are worried about their ability to raft down the river... the whole clam lawsuit is a way to slow down progress.
@@tomt9543 CSX is not shutting off the river. I live right at the boat landing in Poplar. I watch them every day. They are just trying to get on the other end of the trussel to fix it. That's the only way they can access that side. The river has been drastically changed and damaged by Helene and most of the railroad tracks are laying in the river. It will take a lot, but it needs to be fixed. I hate everything that has happened. I hate they lost their recreational activity but We need CSX. CSX provides many jobs to the locals, including my brother. The rafters just need to back off because all they are doing is starting trouble in a very difficult time, and we do not benefit from that or them trying to dictate our area.
@@crystalforbes8908 Exactly! That’s the point I was trying to get across! I envy you living where you do, because it’s one of my favorite places in the NC mountains! I hope you and your family are safe and somehow avoided the massive destruction of personal property! Of course I realize that there’s not a single soul up there unaffected by this tragedy!
Remember, when they built those fills it was mainly from uncompacted topsoil, partially why it washed away this time. Now they are hauling in shot rock which will withstand future flooding. RJ Corman is a group of professionals when it comes to flood repairs, its one of their main businesses. So I think they know what they are doing. Once the tracks are repaired enough to let trains through, they will dump car sized boulders along the river to prevent future washouts.
When those tracks were first done in the early 1800s I suppose it must have been a whole lot of migrants manual labor. Especially for the most dangerous parts.
I think you have the wrong rail line. They did close this line about ten years ago, but it’s been reopened and used more and more over the last several years. It was/is a relatively busy line.
They never closed the line, it sees 4-6 trains per day. They removed too many sidings on other lines to move the traffic there, so they have to rebuild it.
Seems most all differ from your opinion n find it an interesting contrast to the process of rebuilding, not to mention the process is quite orchestral.
Superb footage. Appreciate the effort it took
Thanks very much for the motivation!
Let any question of CSX intent and commitment of resources to this project be laid to rest! A monumental engineering project is well underway. Thank you for documenting the progress. It is awe-inspiring to watch!
Yep, let em rape the river and show who's boss...
Impressive, yes! However, what is the plan to protect the rebuilt line in light of the fact that the rebuilt line is not being elevated?
Us taxpayers are paying for this. This would be considered necessary infrastructure because of the pure Gypsum used in micorchip production.
Otherwise, nothing would be done,, all about $, profit and tax revenues, not the community there. Sorry
@@kevinbowers3917 So, the communities will have to regroup for the future whether there is a railroad or not...?
@@kevinbowers3917So you're the CFO who knows who's paying the bills? Always been a "glass is half empty" thinker? Thanks for sharing, but no thanks! ✌️❤️🇺🇸
Awesome to watch ! This is my community and I thank CSX for fixing the roads, cleaning up the debris, while repairing their tracks. Great video.
THE FLAG SHOT! Make that the opening to ALL your videos. Great production.
@@nononsenseBennett thanks!!!
That is one massive rebuild project that won't be done in a few days. My most heartfelt condolences to everyone affected by this disaster.
I know there is still a long way to go, but this is proof that Americans can still do great things when it comes to building or rebuilding things. Kudos to the men and women doing this work.
Thank you for this series. I worked this end of the railroad as an engineer and it’s interesting to see how the line is being rebuilt. Keep up the good work!!
So happy to see CSX rebuilding the railroad. CSX is the best railroad company in the USA. I am on the south end of the Clinchfield Railroad. The track is 75 to 100 Yards from my home in Mayo SC.
Pretty cool
They documented using illegal materials for all to see. I wish they’d buy gravel instead of mining it from the riverbed. It will make the next floods worse and kill the local whitewater industry
Thanks again for part 3 of this awesome series it's been a fascinating watch. I would not have thought so much progress would have been made in 7 weeks. Amazing job by CSX. & It's workers. ❤👍
They surely mean business about getting it rebuilt!! It's very good to see!! I always appreciate your updates and videos regarding it!!
My favorite railroad route. Go CSX. Huntdale is the most peaceful place I've ever been.
These are some of the Real Unsung Heroes, tackling Impossible Tasks under Unforgiving Expectations & Needs of the Communities effected. Say a Prayer or Two for these Men that left their families to care for Needs of Others over themselves
This is so awesome watching this rebuilding of the tracks. I really enjoy this stuff.
Interesting to see the special dump trucks that have railroad wheels in addition to the regular wheels.
The beds on those also swivel so they can dump on either the drivers or passengers side.
Quite the massive undertaking! Appreciate opportunity to view from this perspective!
So glad to see the progress.
It's awesome watching the railroad being rebuilt.
We are absolutely delighted to see this great work being done. We can only admire the men involved in this great civil engineering project. Thank you for bringing us this magnificent video presentation which is very much appreciated by us, the choice of music is most acceptable also.
Thank you for the light and airy classical music.
I was hauling rock to the spot at the end of the video at the Church. Good footage! 👍
@@RockHales-be5sh That's awesome! Do you by chance have any "ins" for information on when they plan to set the bridge in place in Poplar? I would love to not miss that!
@@designsinorbit No sir unfortunately I do not
I love seeing that beautiful red white and blue American flag hanging from that crane. Says a lot. Ty all of u hard workers rebuilding this railroad line and clean up. God bless
Wow - that's some fancy concrete placement technique.
Good ole American ingenuity and git R done! 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@davidmihevc3990. It’s just a cofferdam.
Thank you most kindly.
You're very welcome.
Beautiful work everyone!, keep it up, god bless! ❤️😇🙏
These are great, thank you for sharing the rebuild.
So I read today that two kayak groups have filed a lawsuit against CSX and several government agencies over this reconstruction. They’re basing their lawsuit on an endangered mussel that lives in this river. I guess they think the massive reconstruction done after the (at that time) massive flood of 1977 in the gorge didn’t involve the same exact operations that are going on now! I’m quite sure that CSX is well aware of how much “in the public eye” this work is, and they’ll surely remove all traces of disturbance upon completion! BTW, another great vid! Thanks!
It’s not going to stop the progress
They are silly kids filing lawsuits 😢😢😢
As usual, with these eco freaks, it's all about them. They will use whatever means necessary to throw a monkey wrench into things. I'm from the PNW so I'm familiar with what they have done to the logging industry. Go CSX.
Its just my $2.00 but anything that is being done to the rivers or land after the flood isn't having much of an impact. Given the scope of the floods, how much trash and silt have been deposited into the water ways, its hard to damage or contaminate something which is already contaminated. And you are right, the goal right now is to get roads and railroads open ASAP. Once thats done, it will allow for better access so the remediation of the areas can commence.
thats crazy
eco freaks would have everybody living in straw huts eating grass and plants if they could.
Keep up the videos, its insane how much work has been done so far and how much is still needed.
Great working music!
Well done, interestingly frantic music for such a slow process...makes for anticipation though and reminiscent of a Chuck Jones cartoon in real life. Cool.
Thanks and I agree...that song is so perfect (in my opinion) it's amazing. I got it to line up a bit too.
Great video and great camera work. Their making progress. 👍
Thanks for the compliment!
Excellent!
Serious commitment for future use..
@@flir67man84 Yes indeed.
I was thinking what a monumental task lay ahead of them. Wow.
I heard a train in Erwin yesterday for the first time in nearly 2 months. Anyone know about it?
Talk about a logistical nightmare?! Very clear intentions to fix a major problem.
Phenomenal!!
Looks like R J Corman has things under control
Thanks for including the scenes of the USA flag suspended from the crane! ❤️💪🇺🇸
Hopefully this work can continue at this productive pace and not get bogged down in bureaucratic paperwork and environmental issues. Yes, it is important to be responsible with natural areas, but Mother Nature chose to alter this particular area in a very dramatic fashion, and it is now forever changed. I am sure the local residents are hopeful to restore the transportation network as soon as possible.
As always, great video.
Next music.... Koan Back to the Silent Lagoon Everyone is welcome.
Hard at work 💪
love the music !! also love watching the construction. thanks !
CSX should weld railroad track on the outside or inside of all the uprights they drove in the ground to connect them all
I hope they put some of the rapids back.
Don’t think this is the last time this area will see another major flood.
Hey, now we have a way to wash the treads on all of our heavy equipment! ;)
Is it too far for a pumper? That seems like a LOT of work for only a little gain.
Labor intensive one bucket at a time. Go team go.
railroads. one of the OGs of building the USA.
Absolutely fascinating how they rebuild the track bed. This video's going viral IME.
I sure wish it would....
Please tell everyone to send more help to all the Hurricanes victims 🙏 NEED BOOTS ON THE GROUND PLEASE 🙏
Railroad is going to do what they have to do to fix things and no one is going to stop them
Amazing what money can do!
What are the new poured footings and foundation for? A new bridge? There isn't a road or rail in the direction the footings are heading Anyone have any thoughts?
I am guessing its for a temporary road bridge, so they aren't impacting the river bed.
Too much dirt in the rip rap it will never hold! You have to rebuild the base and work your way up!
may we have music attribution... thanks; it pairs well with the video
@@leopeters5252 Sure, will do.!
I bet listening to the truckers CB's would be interesting. Hope they put the rapids back for rafting.
I thought the same!
Lithium Gold & Quartz
Thanks for video 👋
Thanks drone.Yes,folks this not repair in school yard!.tThe work is huge.Cprail 2013 floods calgary alberta was near same bridge broke off,rail wash out so on.The railgang just work non-stop 24-7.Now they sue csx due kayak guys dirt in water yup no joke.This is on news canada just insane for fish.How about car wash out they sue big 3 eh!.Thanks again video update.😮
Clever use of the bucket to place concrete. A pumper truck would be quickest of course...Any FREE pumper trucks available out there? Please donate and support this disaster relief.
@@Plutogalaxy Good point. I guess the onus is on them to get a better crew?
Are they using the rails that was in the river n how badly damaged was the rails?
@@DanielUnger-gn9ct I was surprised to see them using ANY of the bent rails... But now I am questioning everything.
@designsinorbit n now we know why there's alot of derailments
Look up the process of making welded rail. This is heavy ribbon rail and can take the weight of heavy trains for years without having to be completely changed out. When it does it’s mostly on sections such as curves where there is a lot more friction or on grades where wheel slip can cause rail burns. It was simply washed of the right of way (ROW) but notice for the most part held together minus some crossties that came loose. Not to say that some sections may have to be changed out because of a broken rail or an area where an interlocking switch was once located but for the most part it held together and it’s flexible, thus the nickname ribbon rail.
@@Inrun8interesting 😮
Once the base is built and stable they will start replacing any damaged rails, but for now the rails will be ok for construction purposes
What are they building at the start of the video? The CSX didn't cross the river there before Helene. Are they having to re-route because of damage?
They’ve been crossing the river with equipment to cut in a temporary road down the far side of the river to begin reconstruction downstream of the bridge. I think what they’re doing is probably building a temporary bridge to stop driving through the river for two reasons. Firstly, the river is at a low level currently, but if a rainy spell started and the river rose, driving through it would be impossible. Second, if you read another comment I left, a lawsuit has been filed against CSX and federal agencies, and this might be a measure to appease those supposedly worried about clams!
They are not worried about clams. They are worried about their ability to raft down the river... the whole clam lawsuit is a way to slow down progress.
@ True. But do they think CSX is going to shut off the river??? All CSX wants is a stable shelf on the edge of the Nolichucky!
@@tomt9543 CSX is not shutting off the river. I live right at the boat landing in Poplar. I watch them every day. They are just trying to get on the other end of the trussel to fix it. That's the only way they can access that side. The river has been drastically changed and damaged by Helene and most of the railroad tracks are laying in the river. It will take a lot, but it needs to be fixed. I hate everything that has happened. I hate they lost their recreational activity but We need CSX.
CSX provides many jobs to the locals, including my brother. The rafters just need to back off because all they are doing is starting trouble in a very difficult time, and we do not benefit from that or them trying to dictate our area.
@@crystalforbes8908 Exactly! That’s the point I was trying to get across! I envy you living where you do, because it’s one of my favorite places in the NC mountains! I hope you and your family are safe and somehow avoided the massive destruction of personal property! Of course I realize that there’s not a single soul up there unaffected by this tragedy!
One dump load at a time isn't going to cut it. They need to look back to the methods used for large fills back when these lines were built.
If there running 24/7 they will be making good progress 😊
A journey starts with just one step. I think they know what they are doing.
RJ Corman know what they are doing. They are the best at this.
Remember, when they built those fills it was mainly from uncompacted topsoil, partially why it washed away this time. Now they are hauling in shot rock which will withstand future flooding. RJ Corman is a group of professionals when it comes to flood repairs, its one of their main businesses. So I think they know what they are doing. Once the tracks are repaired enough to let trains through, they will dump car sized boulders along the river to prevent future washouts.
Do work 💪🏻
This is great video (not so much the music). Sure would like to know their plans.
The railroad will do what it want to they fill a lot of pockets with money !!
When those tracks were first done in the early 1800s I suppose it must have been a whole lot of migrants manual labor. Especially for the most dangerous parts.
That's gonna take awhile
Kayakers and environmentalists have filed suit to stop the work due to heavy equipment using the river bed and digging out river rock.
another bunch of treehuggers!!
Why is csx rebuilding a track it hasn't run trains over in years. A tax write- off?
What?
I think you have the wrong rail line. They did close this line about ten years ago, but it’s been reopened and used more and more over the last several years. It was/is a relatively busy line.
@@ri1288 They never closed the line. They closed Erwin terminal. Trains have never stopped running on the line.
They never closed the line, it sees 4-6 trains per day. They removed too many sidings on other lines to move the traffic there, so they have to rebuild it.
@@Maine_Railfan thanks for the info, I stand corrected. I remember one night we ran twenty trains but six is better than none. At least it's a start.
The river looks disgusting.
The lifeline of us.
Thank you President Biden and VP Harris!!
🤣. For nothing.
Huh? WTF have they had to do with this?
music sucks
Seems most all differ from your opinion n find it an interesting contrast to the process of rebuilding, not to mention the process is quite orchestral.